Sam Fuld

SEATTLE_The moments have been filled with hope for Danny Farquhar. As the 2015 season winds to a close, it will be one that he would like to forget. tmpplchld Another reminder of his frustrating inconsistency this season was on display on Friday night in the Seattle Mariners' 4-2 loss to the Oakland A's at Safeco Field. tmpplchld For the fourth straight appearance, Farquhar was saddled with the loss in relief. He entered the game to start the top of the eighth inning with the game tied at 2. Farquhar gave up a leadoff single to Josh Reddick then served up a two-run homer to deep center field to Danny Valencia. tmpplchld Farquhar fell behind 2-0 to Valencia and left a cutter...

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